Indefinite Curfew: Ferguson Police Deploy Tear Gas Against Protesters
Police used tear gas against protesters in Ferguson more than two hours before the extended curfew was set to begin. Now the curfew is in force, and the officers are telling people who are angry over the killing of a teen by a cop to leave the streets.
TIMELINE: Militarized US police face-off with Ferguson protesters
Protesters were marching to a local mall, acting as a temporary police base, when police shot tear gas at them, after just one notice to disperse, Paulina Leonovich field producer for RT's Ruptly agency says.
However, the Missouri Highway Patrol said it was using the smoke canisters to disperse "aggressors" who were trying to infiltrate a law enforcement command post, Reuters reports.
In order to “ensure public safety,” police drove into the protest area in armored vehicles shooting smoke canisters. The tear gas shot by police also reportedly hit the media standing area.
Hundreds of protesters fled to safety after authorities fired smoke canisters and tear gas, and turned on Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs).
Sporadic gunfire was also heard on livestreams from the scene with police confirming shots over the radio.
“We are trying to use the least amount of force to provide people the ability to speak while also protecting the property of the people of Ferguson,” Missouri governor Jay Nixon said in an interview on CNN earlieron Sunday, announcing that the curfew will be extended.
Nixon didn’t mention if authorities are planning to cancel the curfew any time soon, adding it depends on the community. “We'd like to see it ratcheted down. What we'd like to see, that will be judged by the community," he said.
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http://rt.com/usa/180940-curfew-extended-ferguson-protests/
Damn the fucking Russian media for reporting USA news but it is noteworthy the international attention this travesty is garnering.
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